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Chotiwala
Swarg Ashram, Rishikesh
An iconic 1958 pure-veg restaurant near Ram Jhula, known for its thalis and mascot.
Area
Swarg Ashram
Food type
Veg
Price range
₹150–400
Opening hours
8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
About
What is Chotiwala famous for?
Order the classic veg thali.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at Chotiwala
Veg · ₹150–400
Kafuli
Must-tryAloo Ke Gutke
Savoury, tangy
Best at lunch
Mandua Roti
Singodi
Aloo Puri
Savoury, comforting
Best at breakfast
Good to know
Is Chotiwala good for families?
Yes — Chotiwala is family friendly and serves vegetarian food. It is open 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM.
Make a morning of it
Photo spots near Chotiwala
Shoot nearby, then eat at Chotiwala.
Ram Jhula
114 m · ~1 min walkBest photo · Sunset, when the towers and cables catch warm light over the river; early morning for mist and a green river.
Best combo: Photos here, then kafuli at Chotiwala.
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Triveni Ghat
2.0 km · ~24 min walkBest photo · Evening at the aarti, when brass lamps glow against the darkening river; early morning for soft light and bathers on the steps.
Best combo: Photos here, then kafuli at Chotiwala.
See photo spotBeatles Ashram (Chaurasi Kutia)
1.2 km · ~15 min walkBest photo · Morning, when soft light falls through the trees onto the domes; late afternoon for warm light on the painted walls.
Best combo: Photos here, then kafuli at Chotiwala.
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What Chotiwala is
An iconic 1958 pure-veg restaurant near Ram Jhula, known for its thalis and mascot. The kitchen is fully vegetarian. This sits at the easy end of the scale, with most orders landing around ₹150–400.
🍲 The food
A thali is the full local plate - a ring of small bowls over one tray of rice and bread, and the fastest way to taste the whole kitchen in one order.
🕐 Hours and timing
The posted hours run 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM.
🧭 Finding it
Find it in Swarg Ashram, Rishikesh (Uttarakhand). The position is the point - it exists for where it is as much as for what it serves.
✅ The short version
It works for groups with children in tow.
Questions
Chotiwala — FAQ
What is Chotiwala famous for?
An iconic 1958 pure-veg restaurant near Ram Jhula, known for its thalis and mascot.
What are the must-try dishes at Chotiwala?
Chotiwala is known for Kafuli, Aloo Ke Gutke, Mandua Roti and Singodi.
Is Chotiwala good for families?
Yes — Chotiwala is family friendly and serves vegetarian food.
What are Chotiwala's opening hours?
Chotiwala is open 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM.
Where is Chotiwala located?
Chotiwala is in Swarg Ashram, Rishikesh.